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Buckeyes (c) 2007 Elizabeth LaBau, licensed to About.com, Inc.
These peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate get their name from their resemblance to the nut of the buckeye tree. The chocolate does not have to be tempered, although this step makes dipping and storage easier.

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Prep Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: about 24 buckeyes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 stick (4 tbsp) butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped chocolate

Preparation:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.

2. Mix on medium speed for 1-2 minutes, until very smooth and well combined.

3. Using a teaspoon, form mixture into balls the size of a quarter. Place balls on cookie sheet covered with foil and chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

4. While balls are chilling, melt the chocolate. Temper the chocolate if you desire.

5. Once balls are firm, they can be dipped. Using a toothpick, skewer a ball and dip it halfway into the melted chocolate. You want to leave at least a dime-sized circle of undipped candy on top of the ball.

6. Drag it along the lip of the bowl to remove excess chocolate, and place it back on the cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining peanut butter balls.

7. Return balls to fridge to set the chocolate. Serve once candies are firm.

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User Reviews

 5 out of 5
Really good and easy, Member iamhomeagain

This is a simple recipe with plenty of flavor. I made exactly as stated and let cool for 30 minutes. I would do smaller batches next time and leave some in the freezer until ready to dip but none fell apart and they worked fine. I got 35 balls out of this recipe and they were plenty big enough for us. I'll put this in my Christmas cookie rotation!

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